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Designer III

Alto-Shaam · Menomonee Falls, WI · Full time · Engineering

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You'd lead cross-functional design reviews and virtual builds. How do you run one so problems come up before the build, not after?

What they are checking: Review facilitation rather than presentation

You'd contribute to design standards and libraries. What have you built that other designers used?

What they are checking: Contribution beyond their own work

The posting is titled Designer III but the requirements section describes what a senior designer needs, asking for an associate degree and five or more years in mechanical design and drafting. Where do you place yourself against that?

What they are checking: Honest self-placement against a posting that names two levels

What would you do

How do you work with manufacturing and supply chain on design for manufacturability and cost?

What they are checking: Partnership named in the posting, and whether they design for the factory

A senior engineer wants a change you think will cause a problem. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Speaking up while following the guidance the posting says they'd work under

About the work

This role creates and maintains parts, assemblies and production drawings in SolidWorks. Walk me through a product you drew from concept to production release.

What they are checking: Full drawing package experience rather than modeling alone

How do you execute an engineering change order while accounting for what it affects downstream?

What they are checking: The named duty and whether they think past their own drawing

What's your command of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and how do you decide what to call out?

What they are checking: The stated drawing standard, which separates drafters from designers

How do you run interference, clearance and motion checks before a design review?

What they are checking: Checking discipline, a named responsibility

Bill of material accuracy is called out specifically. What goes wrong when a bill of material is wrong, and how do you prevent it?

What they are checking: Whether they connect data accuracy to real production consequences

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The full job description

As published by Alto-Shaam.

The ideal candidate for a Designer III would be able to do the following: • Create and maintain parts, assemblies, and production drawings in SolidWorks in support of NPD programs and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) • Translate product requirements into detailed design solutions that meet performance, cost, timing and quality targets • Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with an understanding of downstream impacts, ensuring compliance with engineering standards • Function as an integrated member of the Design Team, following the guidance of senior members of the team and Engineers • Prepare top-level CAD models for, and lead, cross-functional design reviews and virtual builds • Perform basic design checks including: interference checks, clearance checks, and motion studies (as applicable) • Own drawing quality and adherence to GD&T and company/industry standards • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, and Supply Chain to support DFM/A and cost optimization efforts • Maintain and manage BOM structures with high accuracy • Contribute to design standards, libraries, and best practices+ For a candidate to be successful as a Sr. Designer they must have: • Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering-related field is a plus • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and drafting • Proficiency in computer-aided drafting techniques and standard engineering practices, with the capacity to suggest best-practice improvements • Proficiency with SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD); PDM experience is a plus • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including sheet metal fabrication and injection molding • Solid engineering judgment and problem-solving capability • Ability to manage multiple activities and meet target dates • Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams • High attention to detail We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values: • Highest Quality: Are you detailed-oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work? • Win together as a Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond? • Unleash the Innovative Spirit : Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work? • Be a Helpful Voice : Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others? • Every Individual Makes an Impact: Are you a go-getter who takes initiative and pride in your work? If you share our values, we want you to be a part of our Alto-Shaam family!

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